Bathroom hygiene: how to ensure you never spread E coli

The largest cause of bacterial bloodstream infections in the UK is not associated with uncooked meat as we thoughtUncooked chicken has a reputation problem where germs are concerned, and rightly so. But new research from the University of East Anglia, published in The Lancet: Infectious Diseases, finds that people not washing their hands may be a leading cause in the spread of E coli in the UK.“Let’s be clear about E coli,” says Prof David Livermore, who led the research. “We all have harmless E coli that live in our gut. Additionally there are some strains that can cause diarrheal diseases, ranging from the mild to the severe. These aren’t associated with poor kitchen hygiene a nd food preparation … what we’ve shown is that the antibiotic-resistant strains of E coli that cause bloodstream infections – the ones that are difficult to treat – are the ones that are often found in people’s guts. So people are carrying this E coli about.”Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - October 23, 2019 Category: Science Authors: Sirin Kale Tags: Health E coli Life and style UK news Science Hygiene Source Type: news